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UK Deputy PM visits Sri Lanka to strengthen UK- Sri Lanka partnership
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will visit Sri Lanka today to reaffirm the UK-Sri Lanka partnership and witness the UK’s humanitarian response to Cyclone Ditwah.
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February 17, 2026
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Singer Finance PLC Secures Gold Award at CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025
SINGER Finance PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in corporate reporting excellence by winning the Gold Award for Excellence in Annual Reporting at the CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025.
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February 17, 2026
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A 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse
GRAB your saddle and put on your riding boots — it’s time to stampede into the Year of the Horse.
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February 17, 2026
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Low global integration favours Sri Lanka under 'Buy European Only' policy: Frontier Research
■Any dilution of GSP+ preferences to directly affect export earnings
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February 17, 2026
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WindForce secures battery storage awards worth Rs. 21 b
WINDFORCE PLC yesterday announced that it has received Letters of Award for 12 standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under Sri Lanka's first grid-scale standalone BESS program launched by the Ceylon Electricity Board.
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February 17, 2026
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ISB yields ease despite Ditwah, signalling solid market confidence in Sri Lanka: Treasury
Speaking during an investor call last week (https://www. ft.lk/top-story/Sri-Lanka-tellsISB-investors-Govt-locks-inIMF-targets-reforms/26-788240), Dr. Suriyapperuma said: “This restored trust is also reflected by the trading performance of our newly issued Sovereign Bonds.
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February 17, 2026
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IFC finances CBL Group's accelerated global expansion
TO strengthen a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer's global presence, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed $ 28.6 million, as part of a larger envelope of $40 million, to CBL Group.
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February 17, 2026
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CoPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill
THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority
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February 17, 2026
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Manufacturing and services sectors kick off 2026 with improvement
THE manufacturing and services sectors have kicked off 2026 with expansions, but at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025, as per the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
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February 17, 2026
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Ceylinco Life wins 12th straight World Finance award
CEYLINCO Life has once again been recognised as the Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka for 2025 by World Finance, securing the prestigious international accolade for an unprecedented 12th consecutive year.
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February 17, 2026
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NDB Wealth expands with new branch in Kandy
NDB Wealth, the largest private sector wealth management company in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened its regional presence with the opening of its second branch in Kandy.
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February 17, 2026
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Mortgage expansion and REIT reform way forward for real estate growth: experts
SRI Lanka's real estate sector is not short of demand but of financial and legal structures, said industry leaders recently, highlighting mortgage expansion and a functioning REIT market as key to future growth.
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February 17, 2026
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Is Sri Lanka a wounded State?
OVER the years, Sri Lanka has transformed to a developing country surpassing the underdeveloped status.
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February 17, 2026
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Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board
VALLIBEL One PLC has appointed Yanika Amarasekera to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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February 17, 2026
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RCGC President’s Prize accounted by Capt. Navin de Silva
FORMER Wesley cricket captain and national Under-19 skipper Capt. Navin de Silva delivered a masterclass performance to clinch the Overall Nett title at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club President's Prize 2025, worked off last weekend at the historic course.
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February 17, 2026
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10 interesting facts about Lunar New Year that you may not know
CELEBRATED across Asia and beyond, the Lunar New Year sees numerous events and festivities taking place worldwide.
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February 17, 2026
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Celebration of 78th anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka in Brasilia
Chief Guest, Foreign Affairs Ministry of Brazil Secretary for Asia and the Pacific Ambassador Susan Kleebank
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February 17, 2026
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Strategic Development Projects get new structure for tax holidays
THE Government has issued fresh regulations defining eligibility criteria and tax concessions for projects seeking classification as Strategic Development Projects (SDPs) under the Strategic Development Projects Act, No. 14 of 2008.
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February 17, 2026
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BIOFACH 2026: A gateway for Sri Lanka's organic export expansion
BIOFACH, being the world’ largest and most influential international trade fair dedicated to the organic sector, provides a vital global platform for countries to promote their certified organic products and strengthen their presence in international markets.
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February 17, 2026
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UNP calls for resignation of Public Security Minister over lawyer killing
THE United National Party (UNP) yesterday condemned the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife, warning that the incident poses a serious threat to the rule of law and the integrity of Sri Lanka's legal system.
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February 17, 2026
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Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed Chief of Staff to the President
PRABATH Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the President.
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February 17, 2026
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HBL GROUP UNVEILS REFRESHED BRAND IDENTITY, MARKING A DEFINING MOMENT IN ITS JOURNEY
The HBL Group, one of Pakistan’s most iconic and trusted financial institutions, today unveiled its Refreshed Brand identity, marking a momentous milestone in the Group’s journey and reaffirming its commitment to shaping the future of financial services in Pakistan and beyond.
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February 17, 2026
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Japan-Sri Lanka Inter-Governmental Economic Policy Dialogue resumes
THE Inter-Governmental Economic Policy Dialogue between Japan and Sri Lanka reconvened for the first time in 10 years yesterday in Colombo.
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February 17, 2026
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England survive another scare, beat Italy to reach T20 WC Super 8s
ENGLAND are through to the next stage of the T20 World Cup, but they were given another major scare in a 24-run victory over brave Italy in Kolkata.
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February 17, 2026
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President meets Pakistan Interior Minister
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the visit of Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, together with the arrival of the Pakistan national cricket team in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened the longstanding friendship between the two nations.
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February 17, 2026
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Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse: Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 m investment
WITH Omega Line entering its 28th year in Sri Lanka, the company operates as part of Oniverse Group (formerly the Calzedonia Group), a global fashion business with an integrated model spanning design, retail, and manufacturing across multiple international brands.
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February 17, 2026
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Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred
WITH the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, scheduled to visit Sri Lanka this week, the IMF program will inevitably come under close public scrutiny.
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February 17, 2026
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WFD marks transition of Coalition for Inclusive Impact as an independent organisation
■ CII launches flagship leadership program the Inclusive Political Leaders Academy (IPLA) 2026
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February 17, 2026
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EDB raises exporter awareness on enhancing export opportunities to the UK through DCTS
THE Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the British High Commission in Colombo, successfully conducted a hybrid Awareness Session titled “Enhancing Export Opportunities to the UK through the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)” on 11 February 2026.
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February 17, 2026
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Nissanka bats Sri Lanka into Super 8s with sensational century
Australia pushed to the brink of elimination from T20 World Cup
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